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Noun
Definition: a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
Definition: any structure that resembles a sail
Definition: A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
Definition: Acronym of snow avalanche impact landform.
Verb
Definition: traverse or travel on (a body of water); "We sailed the Atlantic"; "He sailed the Pacific all alone"
Definition: move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"
Definition: travel on water propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"; "the ship sails on"
Definition: travel on water propelled by wind or by other means; "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"
Definition: To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.